Albemarle Regional Health reports additional COVID-19 related deaths in Currituck and Camden counties
Published 4:19 pm Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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Albemarle Regional Health Services announced Wednesday afternoon, November 18 that it has received notification confirming an additional death associated with COVID-19 in a Currituck County resident. The individual was over the age of 65 and succumbed to complications from COVID-19. This death is not related to a facility outbreak, according to ARHS.
In addition, ARHS has also received notification of a COVID related death in a Camden County resident. The individual was over the age of 65 and succumbed to complications from COVID-19. This death is not related to a facility outbreak, according to ARHS.
To protect the families’ privacy, no further information about these patients will be released by ARHS.
ARHS continues to ask the community to be mindful in practicing preventive and safety measures, including:
– Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
– Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
– Stay home when sick.
– Cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
– Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
– Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
– Practice social distancing; stay at least six feet away from others, avoid unnecessary travel, avoid handshakes, hugs and other close contact.
– Wear a cloth face covering in public when social distancing measures are hard to maintain.
For more information about COVID-19, ARHS recommends visiting these sites:
Albemarle Regional Health Services – http://www.arhs-nc.org/ or call 252-338-WELL
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – https://www.ncdhhs.gov/
Center for Disease Control – https://www.cdc.gov/
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